Once again, the city’s Health and Emergency Management departments issued an advisory as due to the wildfires in Canada, the air quality index in the city once again reached harmful levels: this Monday it reached 120 when the number of what is considered healthy is 50. “Sometimes I wear a mask, but not all the … Read more
The MTA announced Monday the routes that will be part of the pilot program for five free bus lines in the city. “Later this year, we will launch a fare-free pilot program on five bus routes in all five boroughs. “Thanks to funding from @GovKathyHochul, we will begin offering fare-free rides on Bx18A/B, B60, M116, … Read more
Renowned jazz singer-songwriter Magicians Herrera He has just released his new album titled Aire with songs in English, Spanish and Portuguese. The album includes jewels from the Latin American songbook such as Gracias a la Vida and Alfonsina y el Mar and original songs, including a tribute to the indigenous shaman María Sabina. These new … Read more
An air quality alert has been issued for most of the state, including New York City, due to the wildfires in Canada. State officials said a fine particulate matter advisory is in effect until 11:59 p.m. Monday, while an ozone advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Air Quality Health Advisory issued for 7/17/23:* 11 … Read more
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced a new bill that would provide federal funds for initiatives that help public transportation prepare for severe storms and flooding. Following the historic storm and flooding that caused severe damage to the upstate last weekend, Senator Gillibrand shared details about a bill that seeks to fortify public transportation systems … Read more
Under the slogan “Our house, our choice,” homeowners protested against a City law that makes it difficult for them to have the opportunity to list their homes for short-term rentals on apps like Airbnb. “That is not a law, that is a persecution against the middle class and honest and hardworking people of the City”, … Read more
The New York police are looking for the whereabouts of a subject who stabbed a man in a subway station in Times Square. The incident occurred at around eight o’clock last night. According to the uniformed, the 51-year-old victim was stabbed once in the chest on the platform of the trains of lines 1, 2 … Read more
Despite the rain, hundreds of New Yorkers actively participate this Sunday in the Cuban and Hispanic American Parade in Manhattan, which this year pays special tributes to some of the island’s most renowned artists. This year the event pays tribute to the queen of salsa Celia Cruz who left this world 20 years ago. The … Read more
A judge puts on hold the MTA’s plans to remove elevator operators from several Suwbay stations. And this after elected authorities, employees and union representatives filed a lawsuit in the New York Supreme Court against the agency, demanding that these employees not be removed from their posts until the proposal is discussed in public hearings. … Read more
Plainclothes policemen patrol the subway looking for pickpockets who rob New Yorkers and tourists. The idea of the Special Operations squad is to capture the criminals and prevent this type of crime. Dressed as a civilian and as one more Hispanic in the city, the Ecuadorian José walks the halls of the subway, enters the … Read more